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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Major and Straightback, NH
Trails
Trails: Major main trail, Straightback spur, Brook trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: big lot only a few cars today 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: a couple of easy step throughs on the way down Brook trail 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: no issues 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: saw none 
Bugs
Bugs: a few in the air, swallowed my first of the year! Not an issue yet 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Nice snow and ice free early season hike First visit to straightback, nice tag on to this hike with limited views. Enjoyed meeting a young man who was very knowledgeable about the area with some great tips on hikes beyond Major in the Belknaps.  
Name
Name: Mike PS 
E-Mail
E-Mail: mstevens3679@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-04-15 
Link
Link: https:// 
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